On June 9, 2025, during Heroes’ Day celebrations in Lyantonde District, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni addressed the nation, offering reflections on unity, governance, and development while also highlighting the challenges faced by various sectors of the country.

President Museveni started by acknowledging the importance of family unity, especially when it comes to managing inheritance.

The President noted that a significant problem arises when the head of the family dies, and the children fragment the property.

President Museveni urged Ugandans to learn from other countries where inheritance is divided by shares, which helps maintain unity and fairness within families.

“The problem often arises when the head of the family dies, and the children fight over property. You should learn what others learned long ago: divide by shares,” emphasizing the importance of maintaining family cohesion in the face of loss,” President said.

The President then addressed the healthcare sector, specifically the treatment of fighters who contributed to the country’s liberation.

President Museveni stressed that significant funds are being spent at Nakasero Hospital and recommended that the government focus on improving the Entebbe Grade B Hospital, so that the fighters could be treated there, saving taxpayer money.

“I have told my people that they should put everything in Entebbe Grade B Hospital so that my fellow fighters are treated there. The money we are spending at Nakasero is a lot,” emphasizing the need for efficient use of resources in the healthcare system,” President Museveni remarked.

Turning to the Luweero Triangle, President Museveni discussed the budget for the area’s development. He pledged that the government would study the budget carefully, ensuring that funds were used effectively without being spread too thin.

“We are going to study the budget of the Ministry of Luweero Triangle and see what we can add on, but it should be focused and not touching too many things,” calling for targeted investments that directly benefit the people of the region,” the President said.

On the subject of agriculture, President Museveni advised cattle farmers to learn how to grow pastures rather than rely solely on what nature provides.

This, he believes, would improve the sustainability of cattle farming and ensure farmers can weather challenges such as drought.

“We should learn how to grow pastures and not depend only on what God provides,” encouraging farmers to diversify and improve their practices for better productivity,” President Museveni stated.

Reflecting on security, the President recalled incidents in Masaka after elections, where elders were targeted. He reminded the public of the effectiveness of the police canine unit, which tracked down and apprehended the perpetrators. He warned that anyone who thinks they can get away with violence would be caught.

“Remember the people who were killing elders in Masaka; they forgot one thing police have dogs (canine unit). These dogs tracked them until they were all apprehended and wiped out. That was the end of them,” reinforcing the government’s commitment to security and justice,” President Museveni said.

President Museveni also touched on issues related to land rights, especially regarding tenants and landlords. He shared his government’s stance on the issue, particularly in relation to the struggle with landowners and people claiming to represent the Mengo authorities.

The President stressed that colonialists had created this problem, and it was now the government’s responsibility to address it, rather than leaving it in the hands of individual citizens.

“This problem was created by colonialists; it is not something that should be handled by citizens but rather by the government,” urging a collective approach to resolve land-related challenges,” the President said.

In conclusion, President Museveni paid tribute to the freedom fighters and the local population of Lyantonde who supported the National Resistance Movement (NRM) during Uganda’s liberation struggle.

He saluted the fighters for their dedication and bravery, highlighting their crucial role in Uganda’s path to independence and peace.

“Firstly, I want to salute the fighters who fought for the resistance movement. I also want to salute the people of this area that supported us in the struggle,” President Museveni concluded.

With his speech, the President underlined the importance of national unity, resource management, and accountability, while also acknowledging the contributions of those who helped Uganda achieve its current state of peace and stability.